Industrial

ABB: CR-M Pluggable Miniature Relays
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ABB: CR-M Pluggable Miniature Relays

The ABB CR-M pluggable miniature interface relay range is used for electrical isolation, amplification and signal matching between the electronic controls – PLCs, iPCs or field bus systems – and the sensor / actuator level. The CR-M range offers up to 4 contacts in one relay and an integrated test button that makes circuit checks quick and easy. There are 13 different coil voltages to suite applications worldwide. A gold contact version is also available for switch-sensitive signals. Complete versions consisting of a relay, socket, holder, marker and function module are avaialble in this range.

CUI Devices Adds M12 D-Coded Models to Circular Connectors and Cables Product Lines
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CUI Devices Adds M12 D-Coded Models to Circular Connectors and Cables Product Lines

CUI Devices’ Interconnect Group has recently announced the addition of M12 connector types with D coding to its line of circular connectors and circular cable assemblies. The CDM12 family offers a range of male or female jack or plug versions with 4-pin contact position options. These M12 D-coded connectors and cables also carry IP67 ratings to deal with harsh environments found in industrial and factory automation applications.

AutomationDirect: Wall Lenk Soldering Irons and Guns
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AutomationDirect: Wall Lenk Soldering Irons and Guns

AutomationDirect has added Wall Lenk soldering irons and guns designed to join different metals to make a strong and permanent bond. Wall Lenk is a US-based company that has been manufacturing and providing top-quality soldering equipment for over 50 years. The new pencil-style soldering irons are compact and easy to use and include models up to 80 watts in corded versions, and 30 watts in cordless versions, with a variety of interchangeable/exchangeable tip options.

AutomationDirect: NITRA CPS9E Series Dovetail Cylinder Position Switches
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AutomationDirect: NITRA CPS9E Series Dovetail Cylinder Position Switches

AutomationDirect has added NITRA CPS9E series cylinder position switches which are compact general-purpose switches designed to detect the position of a pneumatic cylinder’s magnetic piston. This feedback can be used by a control system to determine cylinder position, cycle count, and to confirm operation. These switches are manufactured specifically to fit into extruded or machined 1/4-inch 60-degree dovetail slots. They are superior to reed switches since they utilize solid-state technology with no moving parts for a longer life.

Russelectric, A Siemens Business: ATS Remote Annunciator
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Russelectric, A Siemens Business: ATS Remote Annunciator

Russelectric, A Siemens Business, introduces its new ATS Remote Annunciator (RTS-RA), a powerful accessory that brings together data from multiple Automatic Transfer Switches into a single display. The remote annunciator is designed to be configured by the customer. It allows monitoring of the position and status of up to eight Russelectric ATS types RTSCD and RPTCS, as well as viewing power data for each ATS and accessing current alarms and logged historical alarms. Users can initiate load tests and set timers remotely using the RS-422/485 Protocol to ATS. In addition, there is the ability to configure email alerts for alarms.

Phoenix Contact: QUINT HP AC UPS for High-Energy Applications
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Phoenix Contact: QUINT HP AC UPS for High-Energy Applications

High-power applications can run more reliably when backed by the new QUINT HP AC UPS from Phoenix Contact. The uninterruptible power supply (UPS) includes Phoenix Contact’s UPS IQ technology and battery management system, so technicians can always access important data for quick troubleshooting. Previously, applications between 1.5 and 2.5 kVA required connecting two UPS modules and four or more batteries in parallel. The modular QUINT HP AC UPS saves space and reduces costs for larger applications. The panel-mounted platform has a battery capacity range of 7-200 amp hours and can monitor up to five battery units.

WAGO: 221 Series Splicing Connector With Levers Green Range
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WAGO: 221 Series Splicing Connector With Levers Green Range

Nothing is too small to make a positive impact on our environment. As a result, WAGO have reimagined one of their best-known products – the 221 Series Splicing Connector. A variant made of partially bio-circular and recycled plastics has been created to keep existing resources in circulation. The connector thus lays a more sustainable footprint right at the start of the installation.

OKW: Sealed SMART-BOX Enclosures For Tough Industrial Electronics
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OKW: Sealed SMART-BOX Enclosures For Tough Industrial Electronics

Growth in Industry 4.0, IoT/IIoT and Smart Factory technology is set to boost demand for OKW’s robust SMART-BOX industrial electronic enclosures. SMART-BOX (IP 66) is also ideal for control and systems engineering, safety technology, gateways and HVAC. These tough wall-mount and tabletop enclosures feature separate channels for the lid screws and mounting screws. This enables them to be installed ‘lid closed’, protecting the seal and electronics in harsh environments.

ROLEC: commandCASE Control System Enclosures Now in Three Versions
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ROLEC: commandCASE Control System Enclosures Now in Three Versions

ROLEC’s robust commandCASE for industrial operating and control systems is now available in three versions – offering a choice of lid closures. Diecast aluminum commandCASE (IP 66) is designed to fit suspension arms, notably ROLEC’s profiPLUS and taraSMART ranges. The enclosures provide electronics designers with an elegant solution at an attractive price point. The three lid closure variants are: CC – hinged with a quick-action lockable closure; CCS – hinged and screw-fixed from the rear; CCV – screw-fixed from the rear.

icotek: New Adapter Grommets AT-KS-AK for Keystone Modules
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icotek: New Adapter Grommets AT-KS-AK for Keystone Modules

The AT-KS-AK were specially developed for Keystone modules and equipped with a protective cover to ensure protection up to IP54. The adapter grommet AT-KS-AK is based on the proven icotek KT cable grommet and enables the easy snapping in of almost all modules based on the Keystone system. The polyamide body integrated into the grommet provides a stable and secure base for the modules used. A protective cover attached to the front protects the interface and can even be sealed for additional security.

RS PRO Control Panel Products Improve Automation Efficiency
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RS PRO Control Panel Products Improve Automation Efficiency

RS offers an extensive selection of RS PRO brand control panel products ideally suited for improving automation efficiency and overcoming common challenges in applications extending throughout the industrial market. Companies in the energy, utilities, and process manufacturing industries are under immense pressure to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability and deliver value in the face of market challenges ranging from supply chain disruptions, rising energy costs, and inflation to skilled labor shortages, unplanned downtime, and the persistent need to continually enhance customer and employee experiences to better retain both.

Stahlin Enclosures: New SolarShield HMI Covers
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Stahlin Enclosures: New SolarShield HMI Covers

Stahlin’s patented SolarShield HMI Covers provide the ultimate Human Machine Interface (HMI) screen protection in the harshest environments. These are the industry’s most innovative and durable non-metallic HMI Covers for use with all enclosure material types.  They are ideal for protecting HMI Screens from UV and harsh environmental conditions and are now available in an expanded range of sizes – 10″ x 8″, 16″ x 11″, and 20″ x 14″- offering broad application flexibility.

LAPP: ÖLFLEX 150 Flexible Control Cable
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LAPP: ÖLFLEX 150 Flexible Control Cable

Introducing the ÖLFLEX 150 control cable from LAPP, a cable with multiple certifications that enables universal use and reduces the number of parts needed, therefore guaranteeing logistics savings. These cables are made according to harmonized European type H05VV5-F, with the ◁HAR▷ testing mark for proven reliability and quality. ◁HAR▷ cables are widely accepted and can be used in Europe. UL/CSA certification according to technical data enables the product to be used on the North American market. The cables feature a high oil resistance according to DIN EN 50363-4-1 (TM5), as well a a tested resistance to ECOLAB disinfectants and cleaning agents.

Siemens: New Sinamics S210 Servo Drive System Simplifies Motion Control for Machine Builders
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Siemens: New Sinamics S210 Servo Drive System Simplifies Motion Control for Machine Builders

With its Sinamics S210 converter designed specifically for use with the newly developed Simotics S-1FK2 motors, Siemens is offering a new and innovative servo drive system in an initial offering from 50–750 watts. The converters come with integrated safety functions and enable rapid engineering via motion technology objects in Simatic S7-1500 controllers. They are connected to higher-level controllers via Profinet and are quickly and easily programmed by automatic motor parameterization and one-button tuning. Typical uses for this new drive system include packaging machines, handling applications such as pick-and-place, wood and plastics processing, as well as life sciences and digital printing.

Contec: BX-M4600 Series of Fanless High-Performance Embedded PCs with 12th/13th-Generation Intel Core Processors
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Contec: BX-M4600 Series of Fanless High-Performance Embedded PCs with 12th/13th-Generation Intel Core Processors

Contec Co., Ltd. has developed the BX-M4600 Series BOX Computer (hereafter referred to as the “new product”), a line of fanless high-performance embedded PCs with 12th/13th-generation Intel Core processors. Contec began taking orders for these new products on July 2, 2024. The new BX-M4600 are the top-of-the-line high-performance models in the fanless BOX Computer BX Series, featuring 12th/13th-generation Intel Core (Alder Lake-S/Raptor Lake-S) high-power desktop PC CPUs. Each product is equipped with various interfaces such as a DVI-I port and DisplayPort, two LAN ports, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB 3.1) ports and two USB 2.0 ports, three RS-232C ports, one RS-232C/422/485 port, and one DIO port.

Hammond Manufacturing: 1554 Series Type 4X, 6P Polycarbonate & General Purpose ABS Enclosures
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Hammond Manufacturing: 1554 Series Type 4X, 6P Polycarbonate & General Purpose ABS Enclosures

Introducing the 1554 series Type 4X / 6P polycarbonate and general purpose ABS enclosures, which are ideally suited for mounting printed circuit boards or DIN rail mounted components. The ABS version enclosures are molded from general purpose material which carries a flammability rating of UL94-HB, for indoor use, while the polycarbonate versions are UV stabilized for outdoor use – the gray polycarbonate carries a UL94-5VA rating, while clear and smoked lids carry a UL94V-0 rating.